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Earth from Space: Andros, Bahamas
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In this week's edition of the Earth from Space program, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Andros, the largest island of the Bahamas.
Why Geolocational Accuracy Matters
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Satellite imagery has revolutionised industries, all around the world. The resolution and clarity of these images keeps increasing and because of that, it is important to understand the geolocational and geospatial ac...
Landsat: Farming Data From Space
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NASA's fleet of satellites has been watching over Earth for more than half a century, collecting valuable data about the crops that make up our food supply and the water it takes to grow them. This wealth of information allows scientists to monitor farmland—tracking the overall food supply, where specific crops are grown, and how much water it takes to grow them with data from the Landsat satellites and others
NASA Explorers S3 E3: The Carbon Problem
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In the Arctic, fires are a natural part of the ecosystem. But as the climate changes, fires are burning longer and hotter, releasing long-buried carbon from the soil.
Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Liftoff Replay
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Watch the replay of Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich lifting off from the Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., on Nov. 21, 2020. Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich is the first of two identical satellites to provide critical measurements of sea-level change.
The Last Ice Trailer
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THE LAST ICE tells the story of the Inuit communities fighting to protect the disappearing Arctic that has been their home for centuries. From National Geographic Pristine Seas, THE LAST ICE premieres on National Geographic Channel this October.
Arctic Greening Driven By Warmer Temperatures
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Using Landsat satellite data to track global tundra ecosystems over decades, a new study found the region has become greener, as warmer air and soil temperatures lead to increased plant growth.
Landsat’s View of Crops from Space, in Music
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In this video, you can hear Landsat's view of crops from space in the form of a song, called a data sonification.
CALIPSO Observes Saharan Dust Transport
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The Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations (CALIPSO) satellite—a joint venture between NASA and the French space agency, Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)—observed the plume as it traveled across the ocean and eventually affected the mainland of the United States.
Earth from Space: Amazon River
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The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over the Amazon River meandering through one of the most vital ecosystems in the world: the Amazon rainforest in South America, in this week's edition of the Earth from Space program.
